HomeFusion Broadband from Verizon now Available Nationwide on America’s Largest 4G LTE Network
May 4, 2012
Innovative Service Brings Customers High-Speed In-Home Internet Access
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – May 3, 2012 – Verizon Wireless announced thatHomeFusion Broadband℠, a service that provides high-speed in-homeInternet access leveraging the power and speed of the nation’s largest4G LTE network, will be available throughout the country startingThursday, May 3.
HomeFusion Broadband offers customers a reliable alternative forresidential broadband, especially in areas with limited broadbandchoices. It provides connectivity for a wide range of devices,including computers and gaming consoles, using the Verizon 4G LTEnetwork, which is now available in 230 markets covering more thantwo-thirds of the population in the United States.
“HomeFusion Broadband is another example of Verizon Wireless’ commitmentto providing our customers with the most innovative products andservices,” said Tami Erwin, vice president and chief marketing officer,Verizon Wireless. “With HomeFusion Broadband, customers across theUnited States, in towns large and small, will have the chance to linkdevices to the Internet and take advantage of the speed, coverage andconnectivity offered by our 4G LTE network.”
How it works
HomeFusion Broadband uses a professionally installed, cylinder-shapedantenna attached to a customer’s home. The antenna’s innovative designincludes multiple internal antennae, allowing the device to pick up thebest Verizon 4G LTE signal available and transmit it to a broadbandrouter inside the home. The router can connect up to four wired and atleast 20 wireless devices inside the home using Wi-Fi.
In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon 4G LTEcustomers, including HomeFusion Broadband customers, should experienceaverage data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlinkand 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.
Pricing and availability
Customers who choose HomeFusion Broadband can opt for one of severalusage-based plans specifically designed for the service: $60 monthlyaccess for 10 GB of data, $90 monthly access for 20 GB or $120 monthlyaccess for 30 GB ($10 per GB after allowance). A one-time equipment feeof $199.99 applies and installation is free. Customers get 50 percentmore data allowance for the first two full billing cycles of service.
HomeFusion Broadband has been available in six markets since March, andbeginning later this week, it can be purchased in Verizon WirelessCommunications Stores across the nation. For more information aboutHomeFusion Broadband, go to www.verizonwireless.com/homefusionbroadband or visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network andlargest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 millionretail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide,Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE,NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information,visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage andhigh-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to theVerizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
